How to Easily Accept Bitcoin Payments in WordPress (Step by Step)

Accepting Bitcoin payments on your WordPress site is easier than you might think.

One of its best benefits is that it can open up your business to a global audience. It’s a smart way to offer more payment options and give your customers more flexibility. Also, it allows for more privacy, as customers can pay anonymously.

In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to accept Bitcoin payments on your WordPress site.

Why Accept Bitcoin Payments in WordPress?

WordPress allows you to build an eCommerce store in minutes using WooCommerce or other WordPress eCommerce plugins.

These platforms allow you to accept payments online using PayPal, Stripe, 2Checkout, and many other popular payment gateways. In fact, you can accept payments with Stripe or PayPal without even using a shopping cart plugin.

However, not all payment gateways are available everywhere. Some of your clients may not have PayPal available in their region, and others may not want to use their credit cards.

Bitcoin offers an alternate payment method that anyone worldwide can use.

Bitcoin is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies used as a form of payment. It’s different from conventional currencies because it is free from any central control or oversight from governments and banks.

Once you accept payments in Bitcoin, you can transfer them to your bank account or keep them in your wallet. The value of Bitcoin has increased over time, and it is likely to continue as more people start using the cryptocurrency. Plus, you don’t have to worry about chargebacks or disputes with Bitcoin payments.

Another advantage of offering Bitcoin payments is that they protect customer privacy. Users can pay anonymously using the cryptocurrency.

With that in mind, we’ll show you how to get started with Bitcoin and integrate it into your WordPress website. Here’s a quick overview of all the steps you’ll take:

Reade? Let’s get started.

Setting Up a Bitcoin Wallet

First, you will need a Bitcoin wallet. This is software that you use to send or receive Bitcoins and store them safely. It’s like a traditional bank account but for cryptocurrencies.

There are many different types of wallets available. You can install a wallet on your computer or even on your phone. To learn more about wallets and choose the right wallet for your needs, please visit the Bitcoin Wallets page.

We’ll use Coinbase for this tutorial because it has a free Chrome extension and works well with different WordPress plugins to accept Bitcoin.

So, let’s visit the Coinbase Wallet website and click the ‘Download Coinbase Wallet’ button.

Next, you will see different ways to download the Coinbase wallet. It offers mobile apps for iOS and Android and a Chrome extension.

Go ahead and select the ‘Download for Chrome’ option.

After that, you will see the Google Chrome web store and be able to install the Coinbase extension.

Simply click the ‘Add to Chrome’ button to start the installation.

Next, you should see the Coinbase extension in your browser.

When you click it, you will see an option to set up a wallet. Go ahead and click the ‘Create new wallet’ button.

After that, Coinbase will show you a recovery phrase to keep your wallet safe. You can copy the phrase and keep it safe in a password manager or anywhere else.

Go ahead and click the checkbox and then click the ‘Continue’ button.

Next, you will need to verify that you have copied the recovery phrase. Coinbase will ask you to select the first and last words in the phrase.

You can click the ‘Submit’ button when you are done.

On the next screen, Coinbase will ask you to set a password.

Once done, simply check the terms and privacy policy checkbox and click the ‘Submit’ button.

You have successfully created a Coinbase wallet.

Next, you can click the Coinbase Chrome extension icon in your browser.

After that, you will need an address to receive your Bitcoin payments in the Coinbase wallet.

Simply click the ‘Receive’ option in the Coinbase browser extension to get started.

Next, you will see different addresses for various cryptocurrencies.

You can navigate to the Bitcoin section and click the copy to clipboard option to copy the wallet address. As an alternative, there’s also an option to generate a QR code.

You can now save the Bitcoin wallet address from Coinbase in a Notepad file, as you will need it in the next step.

Setting Up a Digital Payment Processing Provider

Now, you’ll need to sign up for a NOWPayments account, an online payment processing service that lets you accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 200 different cryptocurrencies worldwide.

To get started, just visit the NOWPayments website and click the ‘Accept Crypto’ button.

You’ll then need to create an account.

Go ahead and enter your email address and password.

Once you’ve entered these details, you need to click the user agreement checkbox, reCAPTCHA, and the ‘Create an account’ button.

You should now receive a confirmation email, so you’ll want to open your email on a new tab.

Then, simply click the link in the email to verify your account, and then log in to NOWPayments to view the dashboard.

Next up, let’s head over to the Settings » Payment settings from the menu on your left.

Here, you can click on the ‘Add another wallet’ button.

After that, you can choose ‘BTC’ from the dropdown menu and add Bitcoin as the currency.

From here, simply enter the Coinbase wallet address you copied earlier.

Simply click the green tick button to add the wallet once you’re done.

As soon as you add the wallet, NOWPayments will create an API key. You will need this key when adding a payment option to your WooCommerce store or WordPress site.

Next, you can scroll down to the ‘Instant Payment Notifications’ section.

Under the ‘IPN secret key’ field, go ahead and click the ‘Generate’ button.

When it finishes generating the key, you’ll want to copy and save it, as you will need it in the next step.

After completing these steps, you’re ready to accept payments on your website.

Accepting Bitcoin Payments in WooCommerce With NOWPayments

If you are already using WooCommerce, then this method is recommended for you.

The first thing you need to do is install and activate the NOWPayments For WooCommerce plugin. For more details, you can see our step-by-step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

Upon activation, you’ll want to navigate to WooCommerce » Settings from your WordPress dashboard and switch to the ‘Payments’ tab.

From here, let’s make sure the NOWPayments method is enabled. Then, you can click on ‘Finish set up’ to configure its settings.

Next, you need to enter the ‘IPN Secret’ and ‘API Key’ in the respective fields we created earlier.

You can find both keys in your ‘NOWPayments Payment’ settings tab.

After entering these details, don’t forget to save your changes to activate the payment gateway.

Your customers will now see an option to pay using NOWPayments on your store’s checkout page.

Accepting Bitcoin Donations in WordPress With NOWPayments

This method is recommended for users who want to accept donations but are not using a shopping cart or eCommerce plugin on their WordPress websites.

NOWPayments allows you to create a Bitcoin donation button and donation widget for your website.

First, you’ll need to log in to your NOWPayments account and head over to Payment Tools » Donations from the menu on the left.

Here, you can create a link for your donation widget, choose which fields to show, and toggle on the required widget.

Don’t forget to click the ‘Save’ button when you are done.

You can also choose a donation button style and select your API key.

After that, you need to go back to WordPress and edit or create a new page or post where you’d like to display your Bitcoin donation widget and button.

Once you are in the WordPress editor, go ahead and click the ‘+’ button to add a ‘Custom HTML’ block.

Next, you will need to enter the following code to show a donation widget:

<iframe src="https://nowpayments.io/embeds/donation-widget?api_key=XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX&source=lk_donation&medium=referral" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="overflow-y: hidden;" width="354" height="680"></iframe>

Now, just publish your blog post or page to see the donation widget in action. Your visitors can now make a donation using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

To learn more, please follow our guide on how to add a Bitcoin donate button in WordPress.

Bonus Tip: Create a Thank You Page After Purchase

A thank you page is a web page that shows up after someone completes an action on your website, like making a purchase or subscribing to your email list.

Redirecting users to a thank you page is a polite way to acknowledge their actions and keep them engaged with your brand. This small gesture can help you build a stronger relationship with your users and even lead to more sales.

Unlike a landing page, a thank you page appears after a specific action. You can use it to cross-sell products, offer discounts, or encourage social media sharing. It’s also a great spot to highlight your best content, helping drive more traffic to your site.

If you don’t know where to start, SeedProd is the best page builder that can help you easily create a thank you page.

For more detailed instructions, you can refer to our guide on how to create a thank you page in WordPress.

We hope this article helped you learn how to accept Bitcoin payments in WordPress. You may also want to see our ultimate step-by-step WooCommerce made simple guide for beginners and our expert picks of the best WordPress eCommerce plugins.

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